steeply

• 副词，意思是“以陡峭的角度”或“程度很高”。通常用于描述陡峭的斜坡，或数量、价格、强度的大幅快速上升或下降。

An adverb meaning 'at a sharp angle' or 'to a high degree.' It is commonly used to describe a sharp incline or a significant, rapid increase or decrease in quantity, price, or intensity.

1. B1formal

   In a way that rises or falls at a sharp angle.

   陡峭地

   • The path climbed steeply up the mountain.
   • The road descended steeply into the valley.
   • The roof sloped steeply, making it difficult to walk on.

   同义词abruptlyprecipitouslysharply

   反义词gentlygradually

2. Rapidly or dramaticallyB2formal

   In a way that increases or decreases quickly and significantly.

   急剧地

   • Stock prices fell steeply after the announcement.
   • The temperature dropped steeply overnight.
   • Unemployment rose steeply during the recession.

   同义词dramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslyrapidlysharplysuddenly

   反义词gentlygraduallymarginallyslowly